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Sponsors/Exhibitors

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Gold Sponsors

Capsule
www.capsuletech.com

For more than 10 years, Capsule has been the world's leading, award-winning provider of solutions for medical device connectivity. The company has established market leadership through its 510(k) cleared software and medical grade hardware products, its unique expertise in device protocols and firmware, and through its strong partnerships with major medical device manufacturers and HIS companies. Capsule's solutions are proven, with over 350 installations at leading healthcare facilities worldwide and its technology is secure, with the largest device driver library available in the industry - over 400 and growing. Furthermore, Capsule is continually recognized as the leader in the industry receiving the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Global Technology Leadership Award as well as the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500 EMEA Awards.

The Capsule Neuron is Capsule's Next Generation Bedside Platform for managing device connectivity. It is a touch screen device equipped with its own docking station that provides a universal view and status of connectivity for all devices connected to a patient, including devices that are connected locally to a Capsule Neuron docking station and devices that are networked via the hospitals' wired or wireless LAN. And the Capsule Neuron provides the basis for an expanding set of solutions to enable improved bedside workflow and enhanced patient safety.

For more information, please visit Capsule's website at www.capsuletech.com.

Additional contact information:
Shane Welker
Regional Vice President
shanew@capsuletech.com
(513)722-2868

Cardiopulmonary Corp
www.cardiopulmonarycorp.com

Cardiopulmonary Corp. is a leader in enterprise level medical software providing real-time centralized patient safety surveillance, as well as device alert management and delivery. CPC's flagship product, Bernoulli® Enterprise is a complete mission critical device connectivity solution. Designed as an open platform, Bernoulli is able to integrate patient data from multiple vendors and medical and non-medical device types.

The solution allows simultaneous device monitoring, and immediate remote alarm notification to pagers or IP phones. The transmitted data includes patient information such as name and room number, the patient's measurement values, and the same specific alarm messages as displayed on a myriad of bedside medical devices. Alarms are configurable by patient or unit, with escalation of high priority alarms going to designated personnel. Alarm filtering strategies mitigate nuisance alarms.

The Bernoulli® Reporting Suite provides comprehensive trend, flowsheet, snapshot, alarm and event data for each patient being monitored and completes Bernoulli's solution resulting in improved patient safety.

Bernoulli is deployable using existing IT infrastructure for networks and communications in wired or wireless configurations. It offers seamless integration with existing ADT/EMR systems to populate electronic flowsheets via HL7. It is scalable from a single unit to an entire hospital, or multi-facility installation. Bernoulli has FDA 510(k) clearance as a Class II medical device.

For more information, please visit Cardiopulmonary Corp.'s website at http://www.cardiopulmonarycorp.com.

Additional contact information:

Debra Ford
Director, Product Marketing
debra.ford@cardiopulmonarycorp.com
(203) 301-6215

Cerner
www.cerner.com/careaware

As a proven leader in healthcare innovation with more than a quarter century of HCIT experience, Cerner created the CareAware™ device connectivity architecture to make healthcare safer and more efficient. CareAware goes beyond simple device connectivity by connecting devices to the clinical record to enhance workflow and improve care. This connectivity architecture places the EMR at the center of all information created and stored on the patient to create a single source of truth™.

Interoperability promotes communication between devices and systems. Cerner partners with healthcare organizations, device manufacturers, and industry organizations to support interoperability efforts. With a strong history of community and a flexible architecture Cerner, our partners, and our clients, are taking healthcare to the next level. Connecting devices is the first step to truly optimize workflow that positively impacts clinicians, patients and their families. Our goal is to develop healthcare strategies and leading-edge innovations that improve the quality of patient care through better utilization of the EMR and the workflow of devices.

For more information on Cerner, the CareAware architecture and our partners and clients, visit www.cerner.com/CareAware.

Hill-Rom IT Solutions
www.hill-rom.com

Hill-Rom's vision is a real-time, integrated healthcare environment that delivers actionable information to the right people at the right time. Only Hill-Rom can connect its portfolio of nurse communications, patient safety, wireless, and patient flow solutions to its smart beds, therapy surface products, and 3rd party medical devices.

Hill-Rom is leading the industry with new innovations in device connectivity that automatically associate point-of-care medical devices with the correct patient and wirelessly send device information to the patient's electronic medical record (EMR). This helps enhance patient safety and care efficiency by improving the flow of communication and enabling the effective use of information. By streamlining care processes and providing real-time accurate information, Hill-Rom® solutions help provide caregivers more time for direct patient care and will save the nurse steps in the care process and assure that accurate and timely information is transferred to the patient record.

For more information, please visit Hill-Rom's website at www.hill-rom.com

Additional contact information:
Tyler Johnson, Director, Product Marketing
Email: tyler.johnson@hill-rom.com
Tel: (919) 854-3309

Bronze Sponsors

Cisco
www.cisco.com/go/healthcare

Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks.

Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn.

Company contact:
Frank Grant
Email: fgrant@cisco.com
Tel: (408) 894-7504

Fluke Networks
www.flukenetworks.com

Fluke Networks provides innovative solutions for the testing, monitoring and analysis of enterprise and telecommunications networks and the installation and certification of the fiber and copper forming the foundation for those networks. The company's line of Network SuperVision(™) solutions provide network installers, owners, and maintainers with superior vision, combining speed, accuracy and ease of use to ensure maximum network performance and the fast resolution of problems.

Contact information:
Mark Mullins, Business Development Manager
Tel: (425) 446-5260
Email: mark.mullins@flukenetworks.com

Medical Connectivity Consulting
www.medicalconnectivity.com

Medical Connectivity Consulting serves medical device and health care IT manufacturers, and health care provider organizations. Founded in 2004, the company provides insight, strategy development, planning and execution targeting workflow automation through the integration of medical devices and information systems, and enabling technologies. Principal Tim Gee delivers most services, supplemented by a network of industry experts. Engagements typically entail top of mind knowledge and experience, analysis and problem solving skills honed over many years, and the provision of additional resources for specific projects or tasks. Services for manufacturers span management, product development, sales, marketing and operations. Provider services include technology management and planning, process reengineering, and traditional vendor selection. Medical Connectivity Consulting consistently delivers high value services, saving clients both time and money.

Medical Connectivity Consulting
www.nuvon.com

Nuvon's goal is to simplify the use and management of healthcare technology so that healthcare providers can focus solely on the care and safety of their patients, delivering quality patient care.

Nuvon's VEGA system for device connectivity makes it truly possible to plug, play, and manage multiple devices at the point of care without the complexity of other solutions. Nuvon's interoperable solution takes the guesswork out of data collection by integrating the whole spectrum of medical devices and clinical medical systems, seamlessly integrating devices into your current IT infrastructure to provide a comprehensive connectivity solution.

Nuvon is an active participant in standards and interoperability committees and is a member of IHE.

Company Contact:
Mark Hallman, Director, Corporate Partnerships & Medical Sales
Tel (408) 722 0228
Fax (650) 239 3675
Email: mhallman@nuvon.com
Website: www.nuvon.com

Conference Bag Sponsor

Philips
www.usa.philips.com

Additional sponsors to be announced.

Exhibitor Floorplan

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Supporting Organizations

American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE)
http://www.accenet.org/

The American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE) was founded in 1991 with the commitment to enhance the profession of clinical engineering. With members in the United States and abroad, the ACCE is the internationally recognized professional society for clinical engineers with a mission to:

• Establish a standard of competence and to promote excellence in clinical engineering practice.
• Promote safe and effective application of science and technology in patient care.
• Define the body of knowledge on which the profession is based.
• Represent the professional interests of clinical engineers.

Visit www.accenet.org for more information.

ACCE Healthcare Technology Foundation
www.acce-htf.org

The ACCE Healthcare Technology Foundation is a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Its mission is improving healthcare delivery by promoting the development, application and support of safe and effective healthcare technologies, and through the global advancement of clinical engineering research, education, practice and related activities. Major initiatives include clinical alarm safety, the development of patient oriented technology safety brochures, the promotion of clinical engineering excellence through training and recognition programs, and the support of clinical engineering certification through the Healthcare Technology Certification Commission. The Foundation is also a registered Patient Safety Organization. http://www.acce-htf.org

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
www.aami.org/

The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) is a unique alliance of more than 6,000 medical technology professionals from around the world who are united by one mission - to improve patient safety through the increased understanding and beneficial use of medical technology. Founded in 1967, AAMI develops and publishes standards, technical documents, and publications; and coordinates educational programs for manufacturers, clinicians, academics, clinical engineers, and biomedical equipment technicians. AAMI helps its members contain costs, keep informed of new technology and policy developments, add value in healthcare organizations, and improve professional skills and enhance patient care. For more information about AAMI, visit www.aami.org.

Mass Technology Leadership Council
www.masstlc.org

The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. is the only association that addresses the critical leadership issues of innovative software and technology-enabled companies. Formed by the combination of Massachusetts Software Council and New England Business and Technology Association, Inc., the organization is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology across industry sectors. The Mass Technology Leadership Council conducts educational programs, hosts industry events, facilitates networking, sponsors research, advocates in favor of technology policies that promote innovation, entrepreneurship and competition, and recognizes industry-leading companies and people. Website: http://www.masstlc.org

Medical Development Group
www.meddevgroup.org

Medical Development Group www.meddevgroup.org, headquartered in Massachusetts and serving the entire New England region, is a community of individuals professionally committed to the Medical Device and other Medical Technology industry segments united by the belief that innovation and advances in technology lead to substantial improvements in health care.

RFID
www.rfdinhealthcare.org

The RFID in Healthcare Consortium advocates the safe and effective use of wireless based technologies in healthcare, assisted living, and nursing homing facilities. Our members are concerned with issues and solutions that pertain to the successful use of RFID, RTLS, and wireless technologies for patient care and safety. Consortium efforts include: delivering educational programs, support for standards, development of benchmark specifications, best practices, and sponsorship of educational events for all interested parties in the healthcare sector. Please join us. www.rfdinhealthcare.org.